Football
What to bring:
• Clothing: The weather in Manchester is unpredictable and variable – so the best packing plan is to pack layers. Players will be provided with training attire that they will wear daily but it is important to pack some additional clothes for rest evenings at the residence.
• Training Equipment: Shinpads, Football boots and Goalkeeper gloves if related to their position.
• Personal items: travel-size toiletries, hair dryer, etc.
• Prescription medication for the duration of your program (if applicable); please note some medications commonly prescribed in other countries may not be readily available in the UK.
• Photo ID/Passport and copy of health insurance details.
• Spending money (for souvenirs and incidentals).
What NOT to bring:
• Students may not bring flammable materials, including but not limited to candles, incense, matches, lighters, explosive devices or fireworks. Violators of this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal.
• Students are not allowed to bring or possess weapons of any kind, including but not limited to knives, firearms, paintball guns, laser pointers, pepper spray or other dangerous items. Violators of this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal.
• Students are not allowed to use or possess tobacco or nicotine products, alcoholic beverages, drugs or unauthorized medications. Violators of this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal.
• Students are not allowed to have or operate a car, skateboard, scooter skates or a bicycle on campus.
• Students may not bring pets.
• Students many not bring drones or any other motorized objects.
• We recommend that students not bring any valuables;
• Bedding and towels are provided, so students need not bring sheets, pillows, blankets or towels. However, if students prefer to bring their own bedding, they can.
Business of Football
What to bring:
• Clothing: The weather in Manchester is unpredictable and variable, even in summer – so the best packing plan is to pack layers. Light and cool casual summer clothing, jacket, sweatshirt or hoodie, raincoat, sandals, sporty clothing, comfortable walking shoes, pajamas, a set of nicer, professional clothes.
• Weather gear: sunscreen, sunglasses, raincoat, umbrella, reusable water bottle
• Academic supplies: laptop, tablet, notebook or journal; we suggest students bring a laptop/tablet if they have access to it, but our Next Gen program staff will have some laptops available for students if necessary.
• Personal electronics: smart phone, camera, alarm clock, headphones, travel adapters, chargers, etc. – there is a lockable cupboard in each accommodation room to secure valuable items.
• Personal items: travel-size toiletries, hair dryer, etc.
• Prescription medication for the duration of your program (if applicable); please note some medications commonly prescribed in other countries may not be readily available in the UK.
• Laundry bag
• Photo ID/Passport and copy of health insurance details.
• Spending money (for souvenirs and incidentals).
• Students should also bring clothing that is smart casual and appropriate for class site visits to offices and workspaces (comfortable, but presentable). Formal and/or semi-formal wear is not necessary (dress clothes, dresses/gowns, suits and ties, dress shoes, sports jackets, etc.).
• Training Equipment: Shinpads, Football boots, and training kit. There is a practical element where students spend time at the City Football Academy with Manchester City coaches and staff.
What NOT to bring:
• Students may not bring flammable materials, including but not limited to candles, incense, matches, lighters, explosive devices or fireworks. Violators of this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal.
• Students are not allowed to bring or possess weapons of any kind, including but not limited to knives, firearms, paintball guns, laser pointers, pepper spray or other dangerous items. Violators of this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal.
• Students are not allowed to use or possess tobacco or nicotine products, alcoholic beverages, drugs or unauthorized medications. Violators of this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal.
• Students are not allowed to have or operate a car, skateboard, skates or a bicycle on campus.
• Students may not bring pets.
• Students many not bring drones or any other motorized objects.
• We recommend that students not bring any valuables;
• Bedding and towels are provided, so students need not bring sheets, pillows, blankets or towels. However, if students prefer to bring their own bedding, they can.
